GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
constituenta member of a constituency
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
randoma haphazard course
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
startto move suddenly and violently : spring